This is one areas where we are regularly invited to advise brides. Some brides feel that the wedding is a family celebration, others are intent that no mischievious three year old is going to steal the show (so to speak)
Aside from the parents enjoying a break from the routine of child care sometime it is better for the sake of the children to remain absent. Lets face it 8 hours of dull old grown up stuff is hardly as much fun as playdough and some creative licence with the ol' felt tips (not a good "look" for all those silk wrapped brides).
More and more brides are using childrens entertainers or hiring in creche services to allow the kids to be involved if not a little managed. What are your views on this divisive topic?